Brain Training Articles & News

When Dr. Samuel Caughron enrolled in LearningRx, the 73-year-old physician was concerned about memory loss and brain fatigue caused by aging. The Charlottesville resident was hopeful that one-on-one brain training could help him maintain his mental sharpness with his patient population.  Six months later, he was already experiencing improved memory, and increased ability to recall ...

Choosing an after-school activity for your child or teen can feel overwhelming. And while logistical factors—such as budget, availability, and transportation—will certainly need to come into play, it’s vital that you first assess your child’s interests, strengths and weakness, and hopes. Here are some considerations to help you find the right after-school activity for your ...

September 6 is National Read a Book Day and it feels like the perfect time to share 6 benefits of reading! 1. Reading books may help you live longer. A study at Yale University School of Public Health found that American adults 50 and over increased their survival by up to 23% just by reading ...

Many parents incorrectly assume that a child or teen with ADHD will simply outgrow it. Although some children who exhibit hyperactivity may no longer display it in adulthood, that doesn’t mean they’ve outgrown their attention struggles. As CHADD explains: “Even those adults who are no longer displaying ADHD symptoms are still experiencing the brain differences ...

You’ve probably hear of both “brain training” and “play therapy,” but you may not fully understand the difference between the two. Both can be incredibly beneficial to children, but they’re actually very different. Play therapy Similar to counseling for adults, play therapy helps children 3 to 12 process their emotions and/or express any problems to ...

September is National Healthy Aging Month and it’s the perfect time to answer one the most frequently asked questions we get at LearningRx: “Can personal brain training help seniors?” The short answer is “Yes!” Although most adults experience some age-related cognitive decline, learning and brain development doesn’t end when you become an adult. In fact, ...

Amelia Drew Clift strengthened her brain skills at LearningRx Chattanooga For Immediate Release – (Chattanooga, TN)—LearningRx (www.LearningRx.com), the largest personal brain training company in the world, has announced the top 5 finalists in its national brain training contest, and a local student has made the shortlist. Each year, LearningRx hosts a competition among its graduates ...

August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month and LearningRx has three tips to help parents prepare their children for kindergarten. 1. Teach concepts. While it’s helpful to head into kindergarten knowing colors, shapes and numbers, comparative concepts and opposites can help children better understand and communicate what they’re thinking. Work on simple, visible comparisons like ...

Alex Moore strengthened his brain skills at LearningRx Charlottesville For Immediate Release – (Charlottesville, VA.)—LearningRx (www.LearningRx.com), the largest personal brain training company in the world, has announced the top 5 finalists in its national brain training contest, and a local student has made the shortlist. Each year, LearningRx hosts a competition among its graduates across ...

August 21 is Senior Citizen’s Day and we think it’s the perfect time to answer one of our most frequently asked questions: Can LearningRx personal brain training help with memory decline? The short answer is YES! If you’re noticing an abnormal level of forgetfulness and an inability to recall things from the past, LearningRx offers ...